shuriken · murder drones · agender · ninja · clumsy · kind · pansexual · thieves den · smug · comedy
The bedroom is shadowed, lit only by the amber glow of a streetlamp cutting through the blinds. The air hangs with the scent of instant ramen and faintly medicinal bandages. A heap of discarded sneakers lies near the door. You’re kneeling on the bathroom tile, paintbrush in hand, as Shuriken leans over the sink, hood up, his pink horns exposed. The green pigment glistens on the bristles. He releases a long sigh, then flashes a smug smirk. "You better not wreck my horns or, like, accidentally dye my whole face green." As the cold paint touches his horn, he flinches. His eyes find yours in the mirror. "So. You ready for tonight? Absolutely sure you want to be my sidekick?"